Get Involved!
"Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change."
- From Wikipedia.
There are a number of ways to get involved and take part in the political process - from the basic exercise of your vote and the will to speak out on social and political issues - to community building, volunteering, donations, and even demonstration.
The Kingston & the Islands NDP is here to support your desire to bring about meaningful political and social change, in the fashion that best suits your abilities.
Please check out some of our options below, and do not hestitate to Contact Us for more information on how you can contribute to the NDP's quest for fair and progressive government and social equality for Canadians.
Renee Stephen Federal Campaign - We Need Your Support!
As we move towards a future Federal Election, we are looking for your support to elect Renee Stephen as your NDP Member of Parliament. Renee is dedicated to progressive and practical change for all citizens of Kingston & the Islands.
Whether you are interested in volunteering, canvassing, making a donation, or simply giving Renee a word of encouragement or insight, we want to hear from you!
VOLUNTEER: Our campaign team is looking for a host of volunteers for pre-election help with phone and foot canvasing, raising awareness and election preparedness. Contact volunteer coordinator Jamie Masse for more information.
MAKE A STATEMENT: If you are interested in showing your support through wearing a button or displaying a lawn sign, please contact signs@reneestephen.ca for details.
MAKE A DONATION: Donating to the Ontario NDP costs less than you think, thanks to generous political tax credits. Contact contributions@reneestephen.ca to learn more about the donation process.
Make a One-Time Donation
Donations to the NDP are eligible for a 75% tax refund, and can be made online through both the Ontario and Federal NDP Websites.
Joining The NDP
When you join the NDP, you join both the Ontario NDP and the Federal NDP with one membership. Membership is $25/year (only $5 if unemployed or underemployed) - which is less than $7 after the 75% federal tax credit.
- Join the NDP via the Federal NDP website.
- Ask Us about membership at the Kingston & the Islands Riding Association.
- Join the NDP as a Sustaining Member.
One of the best ways to support our riding is to join or renew your membership as a Sustaining Member. Sustaining Members make automatic monthly contributions - as small or large as you like - through your chequing account or credit card.
You'll get 75% of what you give back on your Income Tax return. And a portion of what you give comes directly to the riding each month, to help us elect an NDP MPP and MP for Kingston & the Islands!
Learn More
Download our latest Riding Association NEWSLETTER. [Updated April 08]
Download our Riding Executive DIRECTORY. [Post-AGM Update]
Get Involved!
The Renee Stephen Campaign is working hard to prepare for a spring federal election and we need YOUR HELP!
If you are able to contribute time or money, please contact information@reneestephen.ca.
Local Events
Hunger March
Join the Kingston Coalition Against Poverty (KCAP) to meet and eat at the park, before taking to the street at 5:00pm to have your voice heard.
Thurs. May 1, 2008
4:00pm - McBurney Park
FRILL Community Garden May Day Festival
Join the FRILL Community Garden for their May Day Festival and Plot Lottery. Enter the plot lottery, learn about snakes from conservationist Matt Ellerbeck and share a finger food potluck!
Sunday, May 4
1-4pm - 38 Charles Street
Our Headlines
- NDP Applauds Space Sale Rejection
- Hampton Stands Up for Jailed Aboriginal Leaders
- McGuinty Concedes Failure in War on Poverty
- Budget Extends Agenda that Fails Working Families
- Lack Layton: Five Years of Leadership
NDP Policies
Other NDP Sites
- ReneeStephen.ca
- Canada's NDP
- New Democratic Youth of Canada (NDYC)
- Ontario's NDP
- Ontario New Democratic Youth (ONDY)
- Queen's NDP (QNDP)
- More Links >
Our Newsletter
Sign up for mail or email versions of the Riding Association Newsletter via newsletter@ndpkingston.org.
NDP Video
NDP: Grassroots Energy
Get more NDP videos HERE.
The Fine Print
“At year's end, Layton is seen as more prime ministerial than his Liberal counterpart. The last time that happened, Ed Broadbent and John Turner were respectively NDP and Liberal leaders.”
Chantal Hebert
Toronto Star
12 December 2007